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Unicity in the St. James-Assiniboia area and surrounding parishes. The 1890s Interpretive Centre is the third building within the complex, where visitors learn about butter-making, blacksmithing, farming, and early modes of pioneer transportation. The museum holds specialty historical theatre throughout the summer months for groups by appointment. A free Pioneer Heritage day is held in August. Open year round. Summer hours; (May–Labour day weekend) open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Regular hours: (September–May) Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Some exceptions may apply, please call for details. 3180 Portage Avenue – St. James Tel: 204.888.8706 IVAN FRANKO MUSEUM W M View works by this Ukrainian author and poet. By appointment only. 200 McGregor Street – North End Tel: 204.589.4397 LIVING PRAIRIE MUSEUM W M The museum is a 13-hectare endangered tall grass prairie preserve located inside the city. Set aside in 1968 as a remnant of original tall grass prairie, this preserve is home to over 160 species of prairie wildflowers, grasses and shrubs with a great array of wildlife. Explore this endangered ecosystem with "Naturalist Knapsacks," which are full of fun equipment and free to borrow while on site. 2795 Ness Avenue – St. James Tel: 204.832.0167 www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ naturalist/livingprairie/ LOCH GALLERY a For more than four decades, the family- owned Loch Galleries have quietly and confidentially established many of the premier collections of art in Canada. This gallery specializes in Canadian and European artworks of significance, and features the finest of contemporary Canadian artists, with an emphasis on paintings and sculptures. Art services also include art appraisals, art leasing and art restoration. Gallery Hours: Wednesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 306 St. Mary's Road – St. Vital Tel: 204.235.1033 Email: winnipeg@lochgallery.com www.lochgallery.com LOUIS RIEL'S TOMB W M Visit the resting place of Louis Riel, Métis leader and founder of the Province of Manitoba. 190 avenue de la Cathédrale (St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery) – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg's French Quarter LOWER FORT GARRY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE W M A History will unfold before your eyes at this restored 19th-century fort where costumed staff recreate the 1850s in the Red River Valley. Come and meet the governor of the Hudson's Bay Company as he strolls through his garden, barter with the company clerk, or sit in a tipi and listen to the whispers of ancient legends. Motorized access for mobility challenged visitors available. The site is open to groups for tours or meetings by pre-registration. Main Street / Highway #9 – just outside Winnipeg (north) Tel: 1.888.773.8888 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/garry LA MAISON DES ARTISTES VISUELS FRANCOPHONES W a La Maison des Artistes Visuels Francophones is an artist centre of contemporary art that works with the francophone community in Manitoba as well as the French-speaking community at large. It supports the promotion of works in all disciplines via exhibitions, exchanges, workshops and artist residencies. With galleries and a sculpture garden, there is always something to see — for free! 219 Provencher Boulevard – Old St. Boniface / Winnipeg's French Quarter Tel: 204.237.5964 Email: maison@mts.net www.maisondesartistes.mb.ca LEGEND a Gallery | M Museums Lower Fort Garry: Parks Canada La Maison des artistes visuels francophones: Janine Kropla www.tourismwinnipeg.com 45 THINGS TO DO GALLERIES & MUSEUMS a M